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Buildings
A building is a permanent construction or structure that is built for human habitation. It may be for housing, commerce, industry, education, or other purpose. Questions pertaining to the history and construction of structures which house people at work or home are found in this category.
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How big is the tallest building in Denver?
Republic Plaza in the Financial District along 17th. 720 feet tall; 56 floors. Tallest building between Dallas and the West Coast.
What is the depth of the Rhine river?
The depths along the Rhine River vary quite a bit. There are sections of the river that are only a few inches deep and then the areas by the colder water are several feet deep due to the greater density of the water.
What does the center dome of the Capitol Building weigh?
I know it's built over the original dome and it's constructed with cast iron. I heard from discovery channel that it weighed 18 million lbs
What does Ground Zero where the Twin Towers stood look like today?
It looks pretty much the same as it did 9 years ago: a great big gaping hole in the middle of Lower Manhattan. However, currently (July 2010) the frame of the new tower ("Freedom Tower") is being constructed.
See the first Related Link below a Ground Zero webcam, showing what Ground Zero looks like today. The second Related link is the official website for Freedom Tower.
Why does the Empire State Building turn off the tower lights on foggy nights?
During the spring and autumn bird migration season, the building must turn off its signature lights on foggy nights so confused birds won't fly into the building.
As of 2012, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
causal,contract,comparision,condition ....are four structural clues......used for easy way of answering a text completion
You think your bf is cheating on you?
no i think he love me by his action , but all the people said he know many more girls and do not love you , but i love him so much , i knew he love me because one day i was laugh with another boy and he said to me i know you are polite but i do not want you to laugh with another boy except me . all the girls in my school love him but i feel he only love me .
How tall and long is the Transamerica Pyramid?
It is 853 feet tall.
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How many occupants can the Willis Tower hold?
About 253,000 people enter Willis Tower, formerly known as Sears Tower, each month.
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What are advantages and disadvantages of burj khalifa?
The burj brings in new tourists
Makes Dubai famous
Improves economy
Creates opportunities for merchandise to be sold
Has created more jobs in maintaining the tower, the tower's design and also it's construction
Dis-advantages
It is the country's main attraction making tourists forget about Dubai's history
Makes the economy worse in other areas as tourists are drawn to the area in which the Burj is
Total amount of steel used in the construction of the Willis Tower formerly called Sears Tower?
Shane Stuckwisch.. 49, 72 & 35
What is the tallest building in Moscow and what type is it?
Currently, the tallest building in Moscow is an office building named Naberezhnaya Tower (Block C), measuring 268.4m (880.6 ft.) with 59 floors. It is the tallest building in Europe. Federation Tower in Moscow International Business Center is currently under construction. Its East Tower will reach 506m (1,660 ft.) with 93 floors when completed. Russia Tower is another skyscraper that is situated in Moscow International Business Center. Construction is currently suspended due to financial difficulties. It will reach a whopping height of 612m (2,010 ft.), with its top floor at approximately 500m (1,600 ft.). It will have 118 storeys.
What exactly is the Royal Albert Hall?
An indoor circular venue with over 5,000 seats in the auditorium in central London, England. It is used for a variety of concerts and sporting events. The most famous events are the annual Promenade Concerts during late July, August and early September every year.
Could an aquarium on the second floor crash through to the first?
How large is the aquarium? If its around 60 gallons, the answer is no if you live in a normal housing structure. Some people have had water beds on the second floor of a house without any problems. If you are overly concerned about this, you may already have a good feel for the answer.
Does alan sugar own canary wharf?
No, he might own a business which operates from Canary Wharf, though.
